Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with West End mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh, bringing his multi-award winning, smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton to London. Playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre to sold-out, the production first began West End performances in November 2017, before sweeping the 2018 Olivier Awards, winning a total of seven gongs.

Based on Ron Chernow’s novel Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton is the acclaimed new musical that follows a man who is determined to make his revolutionary mark on America. An ambitious young immigrant, Alexander Hamilton serves as George Washington’s chief aide, quickly becoming his trusted right hand man. A husband, father, rebel and war hero, Hamilton is loved and hated in equal measures, particularly by his lifelong friend and foe, Aaron Burr.

Hamilton received a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, winning a total of 11, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score and Best Choreography. In 2016, Miranda received the Pulitzer Prize, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. 2018 saw the production swipe 7 awards, including Best New Musical.

Directed by Thomas Kail and featuring a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton includes choreography by Andy Blankenbeuhler, musical direction and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, design by David Korins, costume by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley and sound design by Nevin Steinberg.

After a multi-million pound refurbishment, the Victoria Palace Theatre London reopened in November 2017, with Hamilton beginning previews on November 21st, with an official opening on December 7th 2017. The production continues to play at the West End venue, with tickets completely sold-out.

Child Friendly?

Hamilton is recommended for those aged 10 and up, due to explicit language. Children under 4 are not permitted and those under 16 are required to be accompanied by an adult.